Culture Tako-jinja Gary Luscombe Tako-jinja is a small shrine in southern Osaka close to the birthplace of Takamuko-no-Kuromaro. A largely forgotten figure, he was..
Food THE MEAT OSAKA 2025 Late Apr - Early May THE MEAT OSAKA is an annual event celebrating all things meat. Carnivores will be delighted with the range of eats on offer, with..
Culture Kanshin-ji Temple Gary Luscombe Kanshin-ji, ahistoric temple hidden amongst the hills of Kawachinagano in southern Osaka, boasts a number of national treasures..
Activities Higashiosaka Tom Fay Discovering a rich cultural heritage and interesting sightseeing spots in Higashiosaka, an industrial heartland of Osaka that ..
Accommodation Hotel City Plaza Osaka Elena Lisina The main attractive features of the Hotel City Plaza Osaka is the rooftop spa with a rest zone outside, and a variety of special..
11 Culture Mo Tattoo Serena Ogawa Let Mo Tattoo design a tattoo just for you--or bring in your own design and get inked.
Culture The UNESCO Mozu-Furuichi Tombs Serena Ogawa The Mozu-Furuichi tombs of Osaka Prefecture became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019! It's a great place to get in touch..
Food Blue Birds Rooftop Terrace Drewe Salahor Located on the top floor of Maraiza’s Landmark Square, the terrace offers panoramic views over Osaka Castle as well as a Japan..